well, i'm new to this forum. And i'm impressed. But i dint find any threads for dummies. All those geeky terms seem heavy for me. So, i just started this thread for dummies(like me). I hope answers that come here don't include terms that non-geeks can't understand.
The questions that come to my mind right now are..
1. What to consider while buying(or comparing) a gfx card ? I've seen a thread regarding which to buy, but none saying how to buy it.
2. Also what exactly is overclocking ? And is it safe to overclock.?
How to buy.....hmmm.....Go to a hardware retailer and ask for the graphic card you need....You also need to check if it is compatible with your motherboard......Also if you dont know how then just remember the name and model no. of your motherboard....Then ask for compatible gfxs.
Overclocking...I thought of writing it myself first then i thought is better if i tell you before asking any question just google like overclocking+wiki....Here is the answer.....Overclocking is the process of running a computer component at a higher clock rate (more clock cycles per second) than it was designed for or was specified by the manufacturer, usually practiced by enthusiasts seeking an increase in the performance of their computers. Some purchase low-end computer components which they then overclock to higher clock rates, or overclock high-end components to attain levels of performance beyond the specified values. Others overclock outdated components to keep pace with new system requirements, rather than purchasing new hardware.[1]
People who overclock their components mainly focus their efforts on processors, video cards, motherboard chipsets, and random-access memory (RAM). It is done through manipulating the CPU multiplier and the motherboard's front side bus (FSB) clock rate until a maximum stable operating frequency is reached, although with the introduction of Intel's new X58 chipset and the Core i7 processor, the front side bus has been replaced with the QPI (Quick Path Interconnect); often this is called the Baseclock (BCLK). While the idea is simple, variation in the electrical and physical characteristics of computing systems complicates the process. CPU multipliers, bus dividers, voltages, thermal loads, cooling techniques and several other factors such as individual semiconductor clock and thermal tolerances can affect it.
Peace~~~!
